Palace recovers to hold Leicester 2-2 and boost survival bid

LONDON (AP) - Crystal Palace took another step toward Premier League survival by recovering from two goals down to secure a 2-2 draw with Leicester on Saturday.

Early goals from Robert Huth and Jamie Vardy in each half had taken Leicester close to a momentum-building victory as the champions prepare for Tuesday's visit of Atletico Madrid in the Champions League quarterfinals.

But Palace swiftly responded through Yohan Cabaye and Christian Benteke to claim a point and move seven points clear of the relegation zone.

Crystal Palace's Christian Benteke celebrates scoring his side's second goal of the game during their English Premier League soccer match against Leicester City at Selhurst Park, London, Saturday, April 15, 2017. (Adam Davy/PA via AP)

Leicester is two points ahead of the London club in 12th place after mounting a feeble defense of its title. But Europe is the priority, with Craig Shakespeare's side only trailing 1-0 to Atletico heading into the second leg at the King Power Stadium.

Leicester City's Jamie Vardy celebrates scoring his side's second goal of the game during their English Premier League soccer match against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, London, Saturday, April 15, 2017. (Adam Davy/PA via AP)

Leicester City's Robert Huth, center, scores his side's first goal of the game during their English Premier League soccer match against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, London, Saturday, April 15, 2017. (Adam Davy/PA via AP)(/PA via AP)